FMSI Acquires Edelmann Brass & Brake Assets
FMSI says the purchase will complement its existing business.
ChrisFix Talks FMSI And New Z Numbers
Friction Materials Standards Institute’s (FMSI) latest addition is its “Z” number identification.
FMSI, US Government Agencies Send Strong Message To Counterfeit Brake Importers
The Friction Material Standards Institute (FMSI) has been working with officials at the U.S. Customs, Border Patrol and Homeland Security to identify counterfeit brake products and companies who violate FMSI’s intellectual property rights ahead of the 2019 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX).
First-Ever BMC And FMSI ‘Brake Weekend’ To Feature Industry Insights From John Washbish And Brent Windom
The first-ever “Brake Weekend – The Gathering of Brake Experts,” presented by the Brake Manufacturers Council (BMC), a product council of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), and the Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI), will celebrate the automotive brake industry. Legends within the brake business will gather to be honored and to share their perspectives
FMSI Honors Centric Parts For 14th Consecutive Year
During its annual general membership meeting held June 6 in Longboat Key, Florida, the Friction Material Standards Institute (FMSI) once again honored Centric Parts as the single largest contributor to the FMSI system for 2016. This is the 14th year in a row that Centric Parts has been honored for “New Assignments & Applications” by
FMSI Releases Brake Pad Applications That Use Mechanical Attachment In North America
The Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI) has updated its database to include information on whether the original brake pads from the OEMs utilize mechanical attachment methods to secure the friction material to the backing plate. FMSI has identified 42 D-numbers (brake pad part numbers) that come from the OEMs with mechanical attachment. The part numbers
FMSI: Serving Shops and Brake Manufacturers for More than 60 Years
If you purchase almost any set of brake pads or shoes, the last three or four digits of the parts number match for most of your brand choices. This is not an accident or OEM conspiracy. This is the product of more than 60 years of cooperation of brake friction manufacturers. This collaboration is the Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI) and the FMS number system. The fruits of this endeavor go beyond part number; it has given shops new brake applications sooner and at a lower cost.
NUCAP Industries Innovates During Pandemic
NUCAP has created and manufactured two new products that have helped both healthcare facilities and workers.
NUCAP Industries Introduces Revolutionary Galvanized NRS Brake Pads Product Line
Montu Khokhar, CEO of NUCAP Industries, recently announced the launch of a new, proprietary line of brake pads to provide the mechanic and end-user communities across North America with a top-quality product to increase customer safety and satisfaction: Galvanized NRS Brake Pads, featuring mechanically-attached friction on a galvanized steel backing plate.
Centric Parts Earns 11th Consecutive Friction Materials Standards Institute Award
Centric Parts, a leading North American manufacturer and supplier of aftermarket brake components and systems for import and domestic vehicles, announced that it has once again been awarded a Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI) Award for contributions to the automotive industry. This is the 11th consecutive year Centric Parts been honored by FMSI, dating back to the award’s inception in 2003.